Hytera PD685 Digital Two Way Radio

Product Features

The PD685 is a digital two way radio from Hytera. Working on both analogue and digital modes, the PD685 is a compact device with many features. An LCD screen and full key pad is present on the front of the device, with emergency mode, priority interrupt and lone worker provided as standard.

MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G standards

IP67 Compliance

Pseudo Trunk (DMO & RMO)

True 2-Slot in DMO

Basic digital encryption

Scrambler feature in analogue mode

HDC1200, 2-Tone & 5-Tone

DMRA Data Service

One Touch Call/Text

Radio enable/disable (only decode)

Remote monitor (only decode)

Priority Interrupt

Dual Mode (Analogue & Digital)

Looking for rental or hire? UK registered businesses could rent this product for as little as £5.00 per week *. Call us on 01425 533 533 or see our long term rental page for more information. * Subject to status.

The PD685 is always in stock.

£274.46(£329.35 Incl. VAT)

*UHF or VHF

*Antenna

*GPS & Man Down Option

*Battery Selection

*Charger

*Programming

* Required Fields

£274.46(£329.35 Incl. VAT)

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Detailed Information

The PD685 is a digital two way radio from Hytera. A dual analogue and digital radio, the PD685 is often a popular choice across many industries. With an LCD screen and full keypad, the PD685 stands at 122mm in height, 54mm in width and 27mm in depth. If used with the standard battery that comes with the radio it has a weight of 310g, this is the 1500mAh Li-Ion battery, which has a 16 hour battery duration. Should additional battery life be needed, a 2000mAh battery can be purchased for an additional cost, with this having the capacity to last up to 22 hours in digital mode.

Built to IP67 standards, the PD685 is entirely resistant to dust whilst also being able to continue working after being submerged under 1m of water for up to 30 minutes. A wealth of features such as IP Site Connect, Remote Monitor and Roaming come as standard with the PD685. The PD685 has safety features such as priority interrupt, allowing for communications to be broken in order to put out an urgent message.

The PD685 has a channel capacity of 1024, split across 64 zones with each zone being capable of holding 256 channels. 3 Programmable buttons allow for the customization of the radio, to make the use more suitable to the environment of which it is being used.

Features Explained

Digital Basic Privacy

Basic Privacy uses a fixed "key" which is set when the radio is programmed, of which there are 255 possible "keys". Whilst this level of privacy is technically basic encryption, it's nevertheless relatively insecure. Comparable to analogue 'inversion' scrambling, it will prevent the 'casual' listener from hearing anything, but does not guarantee against eavesdropping.

Basic Digital Privacy is built-in to the Hytera PD685.

Channel Scanning

Channel scanning enables the user to monitor a number of channels and respond when a transmission comes through. The scan feature can usually be programmed to include or exclude channels from the scan. Scanning fewer channels makes the scan faster.

A common example is when there is a private channel and community channel programmed. This is usually the case for a shop which is a member of the local business crime reduction (or shop-watch / pub-watch) scheme. The radio would "scan", or alternate between, both channels. Normally, they might only use channel 1 for their own private use within the organisation. But when a transmission (or call) comes through on the local business crime reduction (or shop-watch) scheme channel becomes active. Then within a few seconds the radio would revert back to it's original channel 1.

Digital hybrid radios can usually scan either or both digital and analogue channels simultaneously. This allows for an extremely flexible scan facility where the user can monitor many channels across both analogue and digital modes.

Channel Scanning is built-in to the Hytera PD685.

Voice Activation (VOX)

Voice activation, commonly refered to as VOX, allows the user to initiate the radio to transmit, simply by using their voice. Some radios only allow VOX capability via an external audio accessory such as an earpiece or headset which is VOX-enabled or has a VOX button.

Activating Voice Activation or VOX

There are two possible ways of enabling voice activation (VOX). The first is that we can program a VOX-enable / VOX disable button on the radio. The other option is that we supply an audio accessory, an earpiece or headset, that has a VOX button. Contact us for more information about this.

Programming May Be Required

There may be programming required to activate VOX on your radio. In any event, please talk to our knowledgeable staff and we will be able to offer advice on VOX activation.

Voice Activation (VOX) is built-in to the Hytera PD685, but a VOX-enabled audio accessory, such as an earpiece or headset, may be required.

Lone Worker Feature

Lone Worker is a feature found on many two way radios where it's able to send a pre-determined signal, for example a distress call or alarm, to other radios in range, Lone Worker requires some type of interaction from the radio user after a period of radio inactivity. An example of this is the radio can be set to require the radio operator to interact with his or her radio once every 30 minutes. If they fail to do so, their radio will start making an audible sound. If there is still no interaction with his or her radio within 1 further minute, a alarm will sound to other team members to tell them a team member is not responding to Lone Worker. The supervisor can then dispatch another team member to the non-reponsive team member's last known location to offer assistance.

Lone Worker is built-in to the Hytera PD685.

Hytera Warranty & Extension Options

All Hytera two way radios carry a 24 month return to base (RTB) warranty. Hytera will guarantee you a working radio by offering a repair for a period of two years from the purchase invoice date. The warranty only covers the radio itself and does not cover the battery, antenna or any other consumables or accessories.

Warranty offered is a manufacturer's warranty and is directly with Hytera. However, all warranty claims must be made via Radotronics.

Note: Return to Base (RTB) means that you are responsible for the postage cost to Hytera for a warranty claim. However, Hytera will return the item to you or your dealer free of charge. * Does not include shipping time.

Ofcom Licence Options

All licensed radios require a licence issued by Ofcom. Radiotronics can facilitate that and make the application on your behalf. Below are the licence options.

Ofcom Licence Options

Simple UK

Simple Site

Suppliers Light

Technically Assigned

Security / Construction

Hospitality / Bars etc.

Hire Companies

Large Buildings

£75 for 5 years

£75 for 5 years

£75 for 5 years

From £100/yr

3 shared assigned channels that can be used anywhere in the UK. Any of our handheld two way radios can be programmed to SImple UK.

Up to 15 shared channels that can only be used at your premises. Any of our handheld two way radios can be programmed to SImple Site.

Up to 15 shared channels that can be used for rental companies anywhere in the UK.

A note on licensed frequencies. The Ofcom licence you hold or buy denotes the frequency your radios will operate on. If you already have some radios and you would like your new radios programmed the work together, please select technically assigned, and email us your ofcom licence details to sales@radiotronics.co.uk. If in doubt, please call us on 01425 533 533.

Technical Information

SKU

PD685

Included In The Box

Radio, Antenna, Belt Clip, Battery

Accessory Connector

H7 - Hytera PD6

Display

Display

Analogue or Digital

Digital

Band (VHF or UHF)

UHF, VHF

Channels

16

Signalling Type

CTCSS, DCS, DMR

Lone Worker

Yes (Built In)

Man Down

Yes (Optional Extra)

Transmit Interrupt

Yes (Built In)

Remote Monitor

Yes (Built In)

GPS

Yes (Optional Extra)

Ingress Protection

IP67

Type / Group

Handheld Radio

Height (mm)

119

Width (mm)

54

Depth (mm)

27

Weight

310.0000

Brand

Hytera

Model

PD685

Manufacturer Part Number

PD685

Hytera PD685 Accessories

Here are just some of the accessories available for the Hytera PD685. For the full list of accessories, pleae see our dedicated Hytera PD685 accessories category.

Hytera PD685 Repeaters

Hytera RD965 is a "one of a kind" portable repeater that fits in a backpack (sold separately). Ideal for outdoor excursions etc. This is the repeater only. We also sell the complete backpack kit - see the Hytera RD965 Kit.